CVE-2017-0423
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Bluetooth could enable a proximate attacker to manage access to documents on the device. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires exploitation of a separate vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32612586.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =5.0 | |
| Android | =5.0.1 | |
| Android | =5.0.2 | |
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =5.1.0 | |
| Android | =5.1.1 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 | |
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Android | ||
| =5.0 | ||
| =5.0.1 | ||
| =5.0.2 | ||
| =5.1 | ||
| =5.1.0 | ||
| =5.1.1 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.0.1 | ||
| =7.0 | ||
| =7.1.0 | ||
| =7.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Bluetooth/+/4c1f39e1cf203cb9db7b85e75b5fc32ec7132083
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-02-01 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96102
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0423?
CVE-2017-0423 is rated as Moderate due to the requirement of exploiting a separate vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0423?
To address CVE-2017-0423, update your Android device to the latest version that includes security patches for this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0423?
CVE-2017-0423 affects Android versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0, including specific build versions.
Can CVE-2017-0423 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-0423 requires a proximate attacker to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0423?
CVE-2017-0423 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Bluetooth functionality of Android devices.
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